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... this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are subject to change without prior written approval. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Financial services may...
... this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are subject to change without prior written approval. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Financial services may...
Quick Start Guide
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... cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in interference to radio and television reception. 6 This equipment generates, uses, and can be shielded and grounded. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-W30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this computer product. Operation...
... cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in interference to radio and television reception. 6 This equipment generates, uses, and can be shielded and grounded. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-W30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this computer product. Operation...
Quick Start Guide
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... stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Light...
... stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Light...
Quick Start Guide
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... the computer. 6 i.LINK 4-pin S400 ports (2) Connections for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394). 7 CD-RW/DVD combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the combo drive. 8 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 9 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 10 CD-RW/DVD combo drive Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media. About the Side Panels 1 Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers...
... the computer. 6 i.LINK 4-pin S400 ports (2) Connections for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394). 7 CD-RW/DVD combo drive eject button Ejects a disc from the combo drive. 8 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 9 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 10 CD-RW/DVD combo drive Reads data from compatible CD or DVD media. About the Side Panels 1 Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers...
Quick Start Guide
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... CARD VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1 Plug the USB optical mouse connector into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. 2 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- To connect a USB mouse S400 Using...
... CARD VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1 Plug the USB optical mouse connector into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. 2 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- To connect a USB mouse S400 Using...
Quick Start Guide
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... hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. With this option by using Disc...
... hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. With this option by using Disc...
Quick Start Guide
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...; Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 You can access this tool from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on your computer, even if you to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer...
...; Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 You can access this tool from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on your computer, even if you to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer...
Quick Start Guide
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... to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each application, a status indicator appears. The Application Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles. 8 Click Finish. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click OK. Follow the instructions provided...
... to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each application, a status indicator appears. The Application Recovery window appears with a listing of the available software titles. 8 Click Finish. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click OK. Follow the instructions provided...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in use. Opening the com puter Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your VAIO® computer is in stereo speakers and indicator lights.
Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in use. Opening the com puter Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your VAIO® computer is in stereo speakers and indicator lights.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... equipped with your digital devices. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to connect your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
... equipped with your digital devices. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to connect your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Do not attempt to the Internet. 2. Contact your local dealer for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Page 37 Connect to replace the hard drive. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service...
... Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Do not attempt to the Internet. 2. Contact your local dealer for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Page 37 Connect to replace the hard drive. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Click the Settings tab. 4. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your speakers and the computer. 5. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Page 48 Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Check the connections between your screen area is turned off...
Click the Settings tab. 4. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your speakers and the computer. 5. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Page 48 Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for the default video res olution s etting. Check the connections between your screen area is turned off...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... your computer. If the software application you are charged. If your speakers use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
... your computer. If the software application you are charged. If your speakers use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by...
... the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work...
... the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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..., remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are using a USB mouse, verify...
..., remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Turn off your computer. If you are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. If you are using a USB mouse, verify...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... a test page and complete printer installation. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to...
... a test page and complete printer installation. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to...
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... port on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel...
... port on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel...
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... provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - Click the desired software application.1 The software's main window appears. 3. You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with...
... provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - Click the desired software application.1 The software's main window appears. 3. You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with...
Marketing Specifications
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... Hard Disk space is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Printed in ) USB Optical Wheel Mouse OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Adobe® Premier® LE Adobe® Photoshop Elements® Microsoft® Works® 7.0 - write /10X max. DVD-ROM Read) VIDEO & GRAPHICS SIS 651 Integrated Graphics 32MB Shared Graphics Memory ETHERNET 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet MODEM V.90 compatible data/fax modem EXPANSION SLOTS Two PCMCIA Type-II Card Slots Memory Stick® Media Slot PORT CONNECTORS 3 USB 2.0 (One Used...
... Hard Disk space is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Printed in ) USB Optical Wheel Mouse OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Adobe® Premier® LE Adobe® Photoshop Elements® Microsoft® Works® 7.0 - write /10X max. DVD-ROM Read) VIDEO & GRAPHICS SIS 651 Integrated Graphics 32MB Shared Graphics Memory ETHERNET 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet MODEM V.90 compatible data/fax modem EXPANSION SLOTS Two PCMCIA Type-II Card Slots Memory Stick® Media Slot PORT CONNECTORS 3 USB 2.0 (One Used...